gastric bypass
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Charlene Sally C.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
12 May 13
You might think that gastric bypass surgery is a fix-all for an obese person to get thin again. I can tell you that it's not. While the surgery DID save my life, it didn't get me down to my ideal weight. I lost bout 1/3 of my body...
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Charlene Sally C.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
18 Mar 13
I made a discussion about portion sizes with gastric bypass. I put the picture on it but didn't upload it. So here it is. Did you know you can make your mind up to eat way less and not feel hungry? There is a difference between...
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Charlene Sally C.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
18 Mar 13
Over time the stomach (about the size of your thumb) can stretch out to hold 6 to 12 ounces. This is not a good thing, really, because the purpose of the bypass is to limit food intake. It is easy to gain weight if you eat more...
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Charlene Sally C.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
19 Jan 13
I know someone who had a gastric bypass like I did, and it's not the same for her as it is for me. She is my Mylot friend. Anyway, for me, I cannot eat sugar. Anything, like cake, ice cream and anything else with sugar in it will...
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SissyRose
@SissyRose (235)
• United States
6 May 12
Has anyone ever had or considered gastric bypass? I am wondering because to be completely honest I have considered it. The idea is scary though. I have had surgery before 3 c-sections. But I kind of feel like gastric bypass is...
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Marie Anne
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
18 Jul 09
Have you struggled with weight loss for a long time?
Have you considered bariatric/weight loss surgery? What else did you try that didn't work?
Have you already had the procedure? Which type of surgery did you choose and...
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ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64172)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Well, the roomie wants to have gastric bypass surgery. She went to the surgeon yesterday and he wants her to lose 35 lb before doing the surgery. I think this is more than just losing for health reasons, but also to see if she is...
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Katlady2
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jan 09
....for my gastric bypass surgery (actually the one year anniversary is on January 31...but who's counting? LOL). And it went really well. I've lost a total of 105 pounds since the surgery, with a full total of 122 lbs lost since...
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Katlady2
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
8 Dec 08
I just weighed myself this morning and I have lost 100 lbs since my gastric bypass surgery in January! Wooohoooooo! I'm so happy. In actuality, I've lost 117 lbs total since June of 2007. I feel so much better now. I can actually...
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jiffys_frog_woman
@jiffys_frog_woman (4050)
• United States
29 Jul 08
i know there are several on here who has had this surgery.So I am turning to you for advice. It has been 2 yrs since I have had my surgery .I was 369 before surgery and got down to 260 but I have gained 36 pounds back. but that...
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jiffys_frog_woman
@jiffys_frog_woman (4050)
• United States
29 May 08
is there a birth control out there that don't cause weight gain? Back in august of last year I got the mirena iud and since then I have gained 20 pounds which is not good considering i just had gastric bypass i go the 10th of june...
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PurpleCamoCeo4WLS
@PurpleCamoCeo4WLS (102)
• United States
16 May 08
If you're a little sister or brother in ur family, regardless of your current age, do you still feel that you are undermined? Overlooked? Not taken seriously and treated like a child?
It drives me berserk. I'm 38, very mature...
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Dinolist
@Dinolist (55)
• United States
1 May 08
I received a packet yesterday from European 2 Laboratories Slim Ball. It claims to be a natural fiber ball that expands in your stomach to make you feel full so that you eat less. They compare it to gastric bypass surgery, without...
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PurpleCamoCeo4WLS
@PurpleCamoCeo4WLS (102)
• United States
22 Apr 08

